ATUL Rik

ATUL Rik Detailed Overview

Powertrain and Performance

The only engine with which Atul Rik is being offered in India is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 200cc engine. Paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, this CNG-assisted engine is capable of producing a maximum power output of 9.86 bhp, while its peak torque output is rated at 14.7 Nm. The Atul Rik is also provided with a switch in its cockpit, using which one can toggle between pure petrol and CNG modes, even when the rickshaw is in motion.

Summary

The four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 200cc engine of the Atul Rik is assisted with CNG mode and produces 9.86 bhp of power and 14.7 Nm of torque.

Suspension and Brakes

The Atul Rik comes with a suspension setup of helical spring with compression damper, which has been provided in all of its three wheels. Also, Atul Auto has equipped the Rik with a drum brake setup on all the three wheels.

Summary

The Atul Rik is being offered with helical spring with compression damper at all the three wheels, which are also equipped with drum brakes.

Dimensions and Payload

Belonging to the compact, entry-level segment, the Atul Rik has a length of 2765mm, a width of 1420mm and a height of 1800mm. It has a wheelbase of 1950mm and a ground clearance of 185mm, figures which are decent for a three-wheeler auto-rickshaw of its price. It has a payload capacity of 428 kg, while its gross vehicle weight is 748 kg.

Summary

The Atul Rik has a length of 2765mm, a width of 1420mm and a height of 1800mm while having a payload capacity of 428 kg.

Exterior and Interior

The Atul Rik has a very familiar design, which sources its inspiration from its direct competitors. However, it tries to have an identity of its own with its eye-shaped halogen headlamps at the front, which are surrounded by black bordering and also come integrated with turn indicators on the upper corners. The headlamps also have a black garnish in between them, which enhance the overall look of the Atul Rik at the front.
Like most of the three-wheeler people movers, the Atul Rik also has a soft canopy at the top of its tubular structure, a three-seater bench at the back and metal door panels on the sides. The cockpit of the Atul Rik is finished in a theme of beige, and comes with carves on either sides behind the handlebar. Even the handlebar housing is finished in a theme of and gets nice-looking switches.

Summary

The major highlights of the design of the Atul Rik include eye-shaped headlamps, front black garnish and a beige-coloured rider’s cockpit.

Features

The Atul Rik is one of the most feature-rich three-wheeler rickshaws available in the country, with premium features for its segment like a semi-digital instrument console, a USB charger and an MP3 system. It also gets two carved housings for storing things in the dashboard – while one is open and houses the USB charger, the other one is lockable.

Summary

Being one of the most feature-rich three-wheelers, the Atul Rik gets part-digital instrument console and a USB charger